Remedies & Nosodes

Homeopathic Remedies

Homeopathic medicines are
normally referred to as "remedies". These are diluted, potentized
medicines that are made from individual, natural substances. They can
be plant, animal or mineral in origin. All of our remedies are
purchased from licensed, homeopathic pharmacies. We prepare them in a
liquid form (20% alcohol solution) for repeated dosing or send out
single doses in a powdered form. Full instructions are always
provided.

Homeopathic medicines are
"animal friendly" for several reasons. Because their action works
across the mucous membranes of the mouth, it is not necessary to
swallow the medicine. This makes it easier when dosing, since the
mouth doesn't have to be opened and the remedy can be placed on the
gum or inside the lip. The single dose powder is sweet tasting as it
is in a lactose sugar base and the liquid remedies are diluted at home
before giving, so that the alcohol taste is not a problem. Even cats
generally do not mind taking their medicine. In fact, they often get
excited when the bottle appears.

Homeopathic remedies cost $8 for single doses and $18 for 1/4 ounce bottles for repeated dosing.

Homeopathic Nosodes

Nosodes are homeopathic
remedies that are made from the specific products of a particular
disease. This can be tissue containing the actual disease agents or
tissue affected by those agents. Sometimes nosodes are made from
vaccines containing the organisms. The nosodes are prepared in a
diluted and potentized form just like all other homeopathic medicine.
There is no potential for an animal to become infected with a given
disease agent from a nosode because of the pharmaceutical process that
occurs which dilutes and inactivates any viable organisms. Nosodes
seem to work most effectively, homeopathically, when they are given
near or at the time of exposure. For instance, giving a Parvovirus
Nosode immediately before and after a potential exposure would provide
the best protection from the Nosode.

Homeopathic nosodes can be
used when your companion becomes at risk for a disease before three
months of age, or if warranted, in unvaccinated animals to help
protect against some contagious diseases. Many guardians use these
homeopathic medicines to help protect their companions against
Parvovirus, Distemper, and Kennel Cough in dogs and Panleukopenia and
FIP in cats.

Some nosodes seem to work more effectively than others. None produce titers against disease like a vaccination, so they are not
vaccine replacements. They do seem to moderate a disease condition
if the animal is exposed, even if they don't prevent it. Homeopathic
nosodes are another option for guardians who wish to avoid
vaccinations.

Nosodes cost $18 each and provide many doses.

They are dosed "as needed" and instructions are provided from our office.